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Rainbow in Mitla
Striped 100% Handwoven Wool Shoulder Bag from Oaxaca
Rainbow in Mitla, Striped 100% Handwoven Wool Shoulder Bag from Oaxaca
Porfirio Gutiérrez
Evoking a rainbow in the archaeological site of Mitla, master weaver Porfirio Gutierrez creates a beautiful shoulder bag. He weaves the fabric by hand on a Zapotec loom using wool coloured with... read more$218.91CADArtist: Porfirio Gutiérrez
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Oaxaca Diamond
Multicoloured Handwoven Geometric 2.5 x 5 Zapotec Area Rug
Oaxaca Diamond, Multicoloured Handwoven Geometric 2.5 x 5 Zapotec Area Rug
Porfirio Gutiérrez
One of Oaxaca's most famous crafts — and there are many — is the handwoven Zapotec wool rugs. The best of these feature dyeing with plants and minerals. An example is this area rug in a traditional... read more$950.62CADArtist: Porfirio Gutiérrez
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Gentle Giraffe
Hand Crafted Recycled Flip-Flop Giraffe Sculpture (Medium)
Gentle Giraffe, Hand Crafted Recycled Flip-Flop Giraffe Sculpture (Medium)
Ocean Sole
Working to clean up oceans and waterways, recycle, and employ the local community, Ocean Sole of Kenya creates amazing sculptures from recycled flip-flops. This colorful giraffe sculpture is formed... read more
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$55.97CADArtist: Ocean Sole
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Andean Peacocks
Set of 4 Dried Gourd Peacock Ornaments from Peru
Andean Peacocks, Set of 4 Dried Gourd Peacock Ornaments from Peru
Canto Sisters
Stylized peacocks and pretty flowers pose on festive ornaments — one each in green, red, yellow and orange. Working in an ancient art they learned from their father, the Canto Sisters craft the set... read more
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$64.96CADArtist: Canto Sisters
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Bluebird
Brazilian Fine Art Bluebird Woodcut Print by J. Borges
Bluebird, Brazilian Fine Art Bluebird Woodcut Print by J. Borges
J. Borges
A Brazilian bluebird extends its wings and lifts its sweet voice in song. Cactus flourishes beneath the starry sky of the country's Northeastern region and a lizard rests on a green hill. J. Borges... read more
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$57.97CADArtist: J. Borges
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Fish Hawk
Osprey with Fish colour Woodcut Print by J. Borges in Brazil
Fish Hawk, Osprey with Fish colour Woodcut Print by J. Borges in Brazil
J. Borges
With naif style and vivid colour, J. Borges depicts an osprey perches on a flowering tree with the fish it has just seized from the ocean. Birds are a favorite theme for the Brazilian artist, who... read more
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$77.96CADArtist: J. Borges
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The Fisherman
Fisherman and Boat Blue and White Brazilian Woodcut Print
The Fisherman, Fisherman and Boat Blue and White Brazilian Woodcut Print
Ivan Borges
Beneath the hot Brazilian sun, a fisherman steers his boat into his favorite spot beneath a palm tree on the shore. He drops his line into waters teeming with fish. On the deck, a basket is already... read more
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$61.97CADArtist: Ivan Borges
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White Bird
White Wing Bird Color Woodcut Print by J. Borges in Brazil
White Bird, White Wing Bird Color Woodcut Print by J. Borges in Brazil
J. Borges
A white winged bird flies skyward from a desert setting of cactus. For this woodcut print, artist J. Borges finds inspiration in a popular song from Northeastern Brazil. It tells of a drought in the... read more
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$61.97CADArtist: J. Borges
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Rural Fife Band I
Fife Band Portrait Multicolour Woodcut Print by J. Borges
Rural Fife Band I, Fife Band Portrait Multicolour Woodcut Print by J. Borges
J. Borges
Drumbeats mark the rhythm for flautists while brass cymbals add emphasis. Gathered around them, people enjoy the sounds of a rural fife band. Girls in green and pink print dresses look on in... read more
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$100.95CADArtist: J. Borges
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Crown of the Andes
Set of 4 Dried Gourd Poinsettia Ornaments from Peru
Crown of the Andes, Set of 4 Dried Gourd Poinsettia Ornaments from Peru
Canto Sisters
Poinsettias bloom amid geometric leaves on a charming set of four colorful ornaments. The flowers are known in Peru as the "Crown of the Andes." Working in an ancient art they learned from... read more
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$51.97CADArtist: Canto Sisters
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School of Fish
Colorful Fish Woodcut Print by J. Borges in Brazil
School of Fish, Colorful Fish Woodcut Print by J. Borges in Brazil
J. Borges
Fish in bright colors swim together in a school, their movements seemingly both ecstatic and fraternal. J. Borges works in naif style to create this delightful image. The Brazilian artist carves his... read more
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$61.97CADArtist: J. Borges
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Frog Music
Hand Carved Wood Frog Rasp Instrument
Frog Music, Hand Carved Wood Frog Rasp Instrument
Pataxó Indigenous Community
This delightful percussion instrument is from the Pataxó Indigenous Community in Brazil. Crafted of brauna wood, the hand-carved rasp instrument makes a sound rather like a croaking frog when you... read more
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$33.98CADArtist: Pataxó Indigenous Community
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Summer Circus
Multicolored Silk Batik Scarf with Hand Painted Design
Summer Circus, Multicolored Silk Batik Scarf with Hand Painted Design
Azatuhi and Anna Stepanyan
This vibrant silk scarf is handmade in Armenia by sisters Anna and Azatuhi Stepanyan. The scarf is hand painted in the technique of cold batik. Colorful designs against a sky-blue ground result in a... read more$115.95CAD$98.17CADArtist: Azatuhi and Anna Stepanyan
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Daghdaghan Amulet
Hand Carved Armenian Wood Amulet and Home Accent
Daghdaghan Amulet, Hand Carved Armenian Wood Amulet and Home Accent
Armen Ohanyan
This hand-carved poplar wood Armenian amulet and home accent from artisan Armen Ohanyan is called a dagdaghan and decorated with Armenian ornaments. In the past, daghdaghans had a wide usage in the... read more
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$32.98CAD$27.26CADArtist: Armen Ohanyan
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Precious Pomegranate in Green
Pomegranate Motif Silk Batik Scarf from Armenia
Precious Pomegranate in Green, Pomegranate Motif Silk Batik Scarf from Armenia
Azatuhi and Anna Stepanyan
This silk scarf is handmade in Armenia by sisters Anna and Azatuhi Stepanyan. The scarf is hand painted in the technique of cold batik. Pomegranates, a symbol of Armenia, symbolize life, longevity and... read more$115.95CAD$98.17CADArtist: Azatuhi and Anna Stepanyan
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Zebra
Recycled Flip Flop Zebra Sculpture from Kenya
Zebra, Recycled Flip Flop Zebra Sculpture from Kenya
Ocean Sole
Working to clean up oceans and waterways, recycle, and employ the local community, Ocean Sole of Kenya creates amazing sculptures from recycled flip-flops. This colorfully-striped zebra sculpture is... read more
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$48.97CAD$41.44CADArtist: Ocean Sole
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Marinera Romance
Filigree Earrings in 18k Gold Plated Bronze
Marinera Romance, Filigree Earrings in 18k Gold Plated Bronze
Eda Arroyo
Inspired by Peru's flirtatious national dance, the marinera, these earrings shimmer and shine with your every move. Eda Arroyo crafts the chandelier earrings by hand from lacy 18k gold-plated bronze... read more
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$128.94CADArtist: Eda Arroyo
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Puebla Petals
Blue and Off White Talavera Style Ceramic Wall Cross
Puebla Petals, Blue and Off White Talavera Style Ceramic Wall Cross
Isabelle Collins
This pretty wall cross is made in the traditional Talavera style that dates back to the 16th century. Black and white clays from the Puebla region are cleaned, aged and kneaded before the pieces are... read more
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$44.97CADArtist: Isabelle Collins
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Ancient Tradition
Hand Painted Miniature Motifs Batik Scarf in 100% Silk
Ancient Tradition, Hand Painted Miniature Motifs Batik Scarf in 100% Silk
Azatuhi and Anna Stepanyan
This silk scarf is designed and handmade in Armenia, by sisters Anna and Azatuhi Stepanyan. The scarf is hand painted in the technique of cold batik. The motifs are inspired by the Armenian miniature... read more$115.95CAD$98.17CADArtist: Azatuhi and Anna Stepanyan
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Safari
Recycled Flip-Flop Animal Sculptures (Medium, set of 3)
Safari, Recycled Flip-Flop Animal Sculptures (Medium, set of 3)
Ocean Sole
Working to clean up oceans and waterways, recycle, and employ the local community, Ocean Sole of Kenya creates amazing sculptures from recycled flip-flops. This colorful sculpture set features 3... read more
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$128.94CAD$109.08CADArtist: Ocean Sole
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Eternity Symbol
Hand Carved Beechwood Decorative Box
Eternity Symbol, Hand Carved Beechwood Decorative Box
Armen Ohanyan
This beautiful decorative box is designed in Armenia by Armen Ohanyan and hand carved from natural beechwood. The box is embellished with the Armenian symbol of eternity.
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$102.95CAD$87.27CADArtist: Armen Ohanyan
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Treasured Tulips
Tulip Motif Signed Hand Painted Silk Batik Scarf
Treasured Tulips, Tulip Motif Signed Hand Painted Silk Batik Scarf
Azatuhi and Anna Stepanyan
This silk scarf is handmade in Armenia by sisters Anna and Azatuhi Stepanyan, in a tribute to the femininity and harmony living inside each woman. The scarf is hand painted in the technique of cold... read more$115.95CAD$98.17CADArtist: Azatuhi and Anna Stepanyan
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Domed Daghdaghan
Hand Carved Armenian Wood Amulet and Home Accent
Domed Daghdaghan, Hand Carved Armenian Wood Amulet and Home Accent
Armen Ohanyan
This hand-carved walnut wood Armenian amulet and home accent from artisan Armen Ohanyan is called a dagdaghan and decorated with Armenian ornaments. In the past, daghdaghans had a wide usage in the... read more
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$51.97CAD$43.62CADArtist: Armen Ohanyan
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Blue Labyrinth
Hand Crafted Blue Wool Area Rug with Natural Dyes (2x3.25)
Blue Labyrinth, Hand Crafted Blue Wool Area Rug with Natural Dyes (2x3.25)
Porfirio Gutiérrez
Using wool yarns tinted with all-natural dyes derived from local materials, Oaxacan artisan Porfirio Gutierrez crafts this beautiful contemporary area rug. The hand-woven rug features a maze-like... read more$417.83CADArtist: Porfirio Gutiérrez
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Crescent Daghdaghan
Unique Armenian Wood Amulet
Crescent Daghdaghan, Unique Armenian Wood Amulet
Armen Ohanyan
This hand carved beechwood amulet and home accent from artisan Armen Ohanyan is called a daghdaghan, a crescent shape decorated with Armenian symbols and ornaments.In the past, daghdaghans had a wide... read more
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$32.98CAD$27.26CADArtist: Armen Ohanyan
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Panda
Eco-Friendly African Recycled Flip-Flop Panda Sculpture
Panda, Eco-Friendly African Recycled Flip-Flop Panda Sculpture
Ocean Sole
Working to clean up oceans and waterways, recycle, and employ the local community, Ocean Sole of Kenya creates amazing, colorful sculptures from recycled flip-flops. This darling panda sculpture is... read more
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$61.97CAD$52.35CADArtist: Ocean Sole
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Andean Dancer
18k Gold-Plated Handcrafted Filigree Chandelier Earrings
Andean Dancer, 18k Gold-Plated Handcrafted Filigree Chandelier Earrings
Eda Arroyo
Crescent moons in lavish filigree cascade to culminate in flirty pendants, all bathed in gleaming gold. By Eda Arroyo, these meticulously handcrafted earrings are a favorite to wear for Peru's... read more
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$166.93CADArtist: Eda Arroyo
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Desert Vista
Hand Painted Ceramic Coasters (Set of 4)
Desert Vista, Hand Painted Ceramic Coasters (Set of 4)
Isabelle Collins
Using the same raw materials and methods that have been used for hundreds of years in Puebla, Isabelle Collins creates this beautiful coaster set. The four round ceramic coasters are painted by hand... read more
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$89.96CADArtist: Isabelle Collins
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Moorish Ferns
Multicolour Moorish Fern Motif Talavera Style Ginger Jar
Moorish Ferns, Multicolour Moorish Fern Motif Talavera Style Ginger Jar
Isabelle Collins
Vines in green, brown and cobalt blue climb a ceramic ginger jar by Isabelle Collins, who works in the style and technique of classic Talavera pottery. The repetitive motifs reflect the Moorish... read more
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$320.87CADArtist: Isabelle Collins
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Autumn Colors
Batik Motif Silk Scarf Hand Made in Armenia
Autumn Colors, Batik Motif Silk Scarf Hand Made in Armenia
Azatuhi and Anna Stepanyan
This silk scarf is handmade in Armenia by sisters Anna and Azatuhi Stepanyan. The scarf is hand painted in the technique of cold batik. Capturing the beauty of the forest in autumn, the scarf features... read more$115.95CAD$98.17CADArtist: Azatuhi and Anna Stepanyan
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Warm Puebla Garden
12-Inch Ornate Talavera Style Ceramic Flower Pot
Warm Puebla Garden, 12-Inch Ornate Talavera Style Ceramic Flower Pot
Isabelle Collins
Flowers in green and warm marigold tones bloom profusely on a ceramic flower pot. Complemented with berries in cobalt blue, they evoke a garden in colonial Mexico. Isabelle Collins works in the style... read more
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$449.82CADArtist: Isabelle Collins
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Oxcart
Brazilian Oxcart with Sugar Cane Woodcut Print
Oxcart, Brazilian Oxcart with Sugar Cane Woodcut Print
Ivan Borges
A man smokes his pipe as he leads a yoke of oxen down a country road. His cart is filled to the brim with freshly-cut sugar cane. Standing in the wagon, his son guides the animals in the warm tropical... read more
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$61.97CADArtist: Ivan Borges
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Precious Pomegranate in Honey
Unique Pomegranate Motif Batik Silk Scarf from Armenia
Precious Pomegranate in Honey, Unique Pomegranate Motif Batik Silk Scarf from Armenia
Azatuhi and Anna Stepanyan
This silk scarf is handmade in Armenia by sisters Anna and Azatuhi Stepanyan. The scarf is hand painted in the technique of cold batik. Pomegranates, a symbol of Armenia, symbolize life, longevity and... read more$115.95CAD$98.17CADArtist: Azatuhi and Anna Stepanyan
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Marinera Dance
18K Gold Plated Filigree Earrings with Waterfall Accent
Marinera Dance, 18K Gold Plated Filigree Earrings with Waterfall Accent
Eda Arroyo
These exquisite and intricate filigree earrings are inspired by Peru's romantic Marinera dance, and are crafted to sway with the rhythm of the wearer's body. Meticulously handcrafted by Eda Arroyo and... read more
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$166.93CADArtist: Eda Arroyo
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Brilliant Roses
Floral Gold-Flashed Earrings from Peru
Brilliant Roses, Floral Gold-Flashed Earrings from Peru
Eda Arroyo
Working with 18k gold-flashed bronze with a brilliant finish, Peru's Eda Arroyo creates these feminine floral earrings. Two blossoms in different sizes dangle from hooks; both are centered with... read more
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$64.96CADArtist: Eda Arroyo
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Blooms of Gold
18k Gold-Flashed Flower Button Earrings
Blooms of Gold, 18k Gold-Flashed Flower Button Earrings
Eda Arroyo
Working with 18k gold-flashed bronze, Peru's Eda Arroyo creates these beautiful button earrings. The gleaming flowers are centered with deep blue cubic zirconia.
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$33.98CADArtist: Eda Arroyo
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Frothy Ocean Waves
Artisan Handcrafted Fine Silver Spiral Filigree Bracelet
Frothy Ocean Waves, Artisan Handcrafted Fine Silver Spiral Filigree Bracelet
Eda Arroyo
Frothy whitecaps lap the shore of Peru's Pacific coast. They inspire this elegant bracelet by Eda Arroyo. Working in the filigree technique she learned in Catacaos, the artist links intricate and... read more
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$77.96CADArtist: Eda Arroyo
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Desert View
Square Ceramic Coasters with Cacti (Set of 4)
Desert View, Square Ceramic Coasters with Cacti (Set of 4)
Isabelle Collins
Using the same raw materials and methods that have been used for hundreds of years in Puebla, Isabelle Collins creates this beautiful coaster set. The four square ceramic coasters are painted by hand... read more
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$89.96CADArtist: Isabelle Collins
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Whale Shark
Handmade Recycled Flip-Flop Whale Shark Sculpture
Whale Shark, Handmade Recycled Flip-Flop Whale Shark Sculpture
Ocean Sole
Working to clean up oceans and waterways, recycle, and employ the local community, Ocean Sole of Kenya creates amazing sculptures from recycled flip-flops. This colorful whale shark sculpture is... read more
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$51.97CAD$43.62CADArtist: Ocean Sole
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Dance at the Mountain's Foot
Small Town Dance colour Woodcut Print by J. Borges in Brazil
Dance at the Mountain's Foot, Small Town Dance colour Woodcut Print by J. Borges in Brazil
J. Borges
Drums, an accordion and a triangle provide the music for an impromptu party at the foot of the mountain. Couples dance with enthusiasm in this charming woodcut print by J. Borges. Although the steps... read more
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$77.96CADArtist: J. Borges
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Sunset Hummingbirds
Engraved Dried Gourd Orange Hummingbird Figurine
Sunset Hummingbirds, Engraved Dried Gourd Orange Hummingbird Figurine
Canto Sisters
Small and quick, hummingbirds dart from flower to flower, seeking sweet nectar. The Peruvian Andes are home to more than a hundred species of the tiny creatures. Celebrating their country's natural... read more
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$57.97CADArtist: Canto Sisters
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Turtle
Medium Recycled Flip Flop Eco Friendly Turtle Sculpture
Turtle, Medium Recycled Flip Flop Eco Friendly Turtle Sculpture
Ocean Sole
Working to clean up oceans and waterways, recycle, and employ the local community, Ocean Sole of Kenya creates amazing sculptures from recycled flip-flops. This colorful turtle sculpture is formed and... read more
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$48.97CAD$41.44CADArtist: Ocean Sole
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Puebla Petals
Hand Crafted Talavera Style Blue and White Bottle Holder
Puebla Petals, Hand Crafted Talavera Style Blue and White Bottle Holder
Isabelle Collins
This unique ceramic bottle holder crafted by Isabelle Collins in the traditional Talavera style will make a special addition to your table or home bar. Black and white clays from the Puebla region are... read more
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$231.90CADArtist: Isabelle Collins
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Flourishing Cross
Handmade Ceramic Wall Cross with Floral Motif
Flourishing Cross, Handmade Ceramic Wall Cross with Floral Motif
Isabelle Collins
Using Talavera ceramic techniques dating back to the 16th century, Isabelle Collins in Puebla crafts this beautiful wall cross. She uses black and white clay found in the region, which is then... read more
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$115.95CADArtist: Isabelle Collins
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Lion
Eco-Friendly Lion Sculpture from Kenya (9 in)
Lion, Eco-Friendly Lion Sculpture from Kenya (9 in)
Ocean Sole
Working to clean up oceans and waterways, recycle, and employ the local community, Ocean Sole of Kenya creates amazing sculptures from recycled flip-flops. This colorful lion sculpture is formed and... read more
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$61.97CAD$52.35CADArtist: Ocean Sole
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Blue Puebla Swallow
Blue on Ivory Swallow Motif Talavera Style Ginger Jar
Blue Puebla Swallow, Blue on Ivory Swallow Motif Talavera Style Ginger Jar
Isabelle Collins
The swallow motif has long been popular in authentic Talavera pottery and is usually depicted in cobalt blue, popular in the 16th and 17th centuries. However this bird seems to suggest the quetzal... read more
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$218.91CADArtist: Isabelle Collins
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Pomegranate Summer
Armenian Hand Painted Scarf in 100% Silk
Pomegranate Summer, Armenian Hand Painted Scarf in 100% Silk
Azatuhi and Anna Stepanyan
This silk scarf is designed and handmade in Armenia, by sisters Anna and Azatuhi Stepanyan. The scarf is hand painted in the technique of cold batik. The motifs include pomegranates, considered a... read more$115.95CAD$98.17CADArtist: Azatuhi and Anna Stepanyan
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Laurel Leaves
Unique Fine Silver Catacaos Filigree Leaf Earrings from Peru
Laurel Leaves, Unique Fine Silver Catacaos Filigree Leaf Earrings from Peru
Eda Arroyo
Lovely Peruvian laurel leaves come to life in silver. By Eda Arroyo, these elegant earrings are crafted by hand using ancestral filigree techniques from Catacaos. The petite and modern pair dances on... read more
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$51.97CADArtist: Eda Arroyo
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Pataxó Canoe
Pataxó Style Decorative Wooden Bowl
Pataxó Canoe, Pataxó Style Decorative Wooden Bowl
Pataxó Indigenous Community
Hand crafted from marupa wood, this canoe-shaped decorative bowl bears distinctive geometric markings that are achieved through wood burning techniques. The bowl is made by the Pataxó Indigenous... read more
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$51.97CADArtist: Pataxó Indigenous Community
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Talavera Blues
Hand Painted Talavera Style Ceramic Ornaments (Pair)
Talavera Blues, Hand Painted Talavera Style Ceramic Ornaments (Pair)
Isabelle Collins
This elegant pair of ornaments is handmade of ceramic in the traditional Talavera style. Isabelle Collins creates the two ornaments, using two kinds of local clay and artisanal methods that date back... read more
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$96.95CADArtist: Isabelle Collins
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Puebla Garden
6-Inch Multicolour Talavera Style Ceramic Flower Pot
Puebla Garden, 6-Inch Multicolour Talavera Style Ceramic Flower Pot
Isabelle Collins
Flowers in cool greens and warm marigold tones bloom profusely on a ceramic flower pot. Complemented with berries in cobalt blue, they evoke a garden in colonial Mexico. Isabelle Collins works in the... read more
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$177.92CADArtist: Isabelle Collins
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Puebla Courtyard
12-Inch Multicolour Talavera Style Ceramic Flower Pot
Puebla Courtyard, 12-Inch Multicolour Talavera Style Ceramic Flower Pot
Isabelle Collins
Pitaya in its many colours decorates this beautiful ceramic flower pot. The refreshing cactus fruit can be found throughout Mexico in April and May. Working in the style and technique of classic... read more
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$177.92CADArtist: Isabelle Collins
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Hanging Bells
Handcrafted 18k Gold-Plated Chandelier Earrings from Peru
Hanging Bells, Handcrafted 18k Gold-Plated Chandelier Earrings from Peru
Eda Arroyo
Eda Arroyo finds inspiration in the legendary Marinera dance from Peru to handcraft these stunning chandelier earrings. They are created with the traditional filigree techniques and finished with 18k... read more
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$128.94CADArtist: Eda Arroyo
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The Fisherman
Framed B&W Fisherman Woodcut Print on Ceramic
The Fisherman, Framed B&W Fisherman Woodcut Print on Ceramic
Ivan Borges
Beneath the hot sun of Northern Brazil, a fisherman drops his line into waters teeming with fish. On the deck, a basket is brimming with the day's catch, so abundant that even a smiling octopus fishes... read more
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$38.97CADArtist: Ivan Borges
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Smithsonian Folklife Festival Artists
These artists have been selected to represent their countries at the world's leading folklife festival in recognition of their outstanding contribution to and mastery of their chosen art form.
Sisters Azatuhi and Anna specialize in hand-painted batik scarves, using floral and fruit motifs, like tulips and pomegranates. Their shop, Sunny Art, is based in Yeghegnadzor, Armenia.
A participant at the 2018 Folklife Festival, Armen has spent his life creating wooden crafts, using custom-made whittling tools, often found in a traditional Armenian home.
In 2014, Ocean Sole brought its lively eight-foot-tall giraffe to the Folklife Festival’s Kenya program. Its artisans transform flip-flop waste from the shores of Kenya into vibrant works of art.
Center for Traditional Textiles of Cusco
From Peru
traditional handwoven Andean apparel and decor
Nilda Callañaupa Alvarez represented the Center for Traditional Textiles of Cusco at the 2015 Folklife Festival. An expert weaver, she preserves traditional Andean textiles and supports several weaving communities in Peru.
This nonprofit organization based in Jalisco, Mexico, supports the endangered Wixárika (Huichol) tribe through language education, ethnographic documentation, and traditional craft production.
“Embroidering” silver and gold filigree threads, Eda creates beautiful jewelry and accessories for Peruvian Marinera dancers. Her fine metalwork mesmerized visitors at the 2015 Folklife Festival.
At the 2015 Folklife Festival, Mamerto shared the traditions of Quinua, Peru, known as a town of ceramicists. In addition to ornaments, he molds miniature clay churches to protect and bless new homes.
For sisters Katya and Blanca, mate burilado (carved gourds) are a way to preserve local customs in the Andes and stories of their family. They presented this intricate Peruvian artform at the 2015 Folklife Festival.
Featured at the 2018 Folklife Festival and the National Museum of the American Indian, Porfirio has dedicated his life to revitalizing traditional Zapotec dye techniques through masterful and innovative textiles.
Isabelle’s work is inspired by historical motifs, seen in tiles around her birthplace of Puebla, Mexico, while also playing with influences from other traditions, including Moroccan or Chinese designs.
José Francisco Borges depicts scenes of Brazil’s natural world and cultural traditions in whimsical woodblock prints. Born in Pernambuco, he made a living selling prints and cordel leaflets.
The son of artist J. Borges, Ivan continues the family tradition of woodblock printing scenes of everyday life in Brazil, from fishermen at work to town dances and young lovers.
Folklife Festival featured artisans from the Pataxó community from Bahia, Brazil make crafts from native trees. They carve, design, and build wooden bowls, animal sculptures, and instruments collectively as a community practice.
Tohõ Pataxó is a painter, teacher, and leader in the Pataxó Indigenous community, living in the Pé do Monte Pataxo village in Bahia, Brazil. On canvas, he recreates traditional body painting in a bold color palette.
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Dried mate gourd ornaments, 'Crown of the Andes' (set of 4)
By Matt
Gorgeous
Wonderful craftsmanship. The colors are beautifully rustic and rich. I have a perfect place to display these gourds, and will have them out all year long instead of just using them as ornaments during the holidays.
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100% baby alpaca poncho, 'Sallac Artistry'
By Mary
Absolutely Gorgeous!!!
Not quite as warm as I thought it would be, but I wouldnt trade it for nothing. I love it. With a good warm sweater underneath it will be fine this winter. I cant tell you just how beautiful it is!!!
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Glass beaded waterfall earrings, 'Aqua Cascade'
By Jody
Stunningly beautiful!
They came today and I immediately put them on just to sit around the house! Nice and long and just gorgeous! I have long white hair so they really stand out.
